Political Psychology
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Donald Trump's verbal attacks on the press, including "piggy" and "loser," are analyzed through political psychology as "antagonistic dominance." Discover how his language breaks presidential norms, uses humiliation to delegitimize accountability, and poses an institutional danger to democratic health.
Political psychology student? Learn why satire fails to change minds. This witty guide uses the Colbert Report study to explain motivated reasoning and how audience ideology reinforces, rather than challenges, political bias.
A deep dive into MP Zarah Sultana's resilience, identity, and moral purpose as she navigates hostility, racism, and political survival in Westminster.
Explore how Zarah Sultana's political fire was forged in the reality of Birmingham's inequality. Her journey from student debt to moral conviction in Westminster.
See how Donald Trump’s use of “fake news” evolved from attacking the media to shaping a culture of denial. This article analyzes the political, psychological, and authoritarian roots of the fake news rhetoric in modern U.S. discourse.
Once a playful emblem of Cool Britannia, the Union Jack now flies amid division and nostalgia. Discover the story of how Britain’s flag became a mirror of national confidence — and its loss.
Discover why political literacy matters. Explore how UK politics, psychology, and everyday choices shape democracy, with a beginner-friendly course.
Most-Favored-Nation drug pricing sounds fair, but history show it rarely benefits patients. Learn why MFN creates market distortions, delays access abroad, and delivers minimal savings for Americans.
Explore how human psychology and engagement-driven algorithms combine to fuel polarization and radicalization online. A grounded think piece linking recent U.S. violence, cognitive biases, and systemic design flaws.
Explore the power of pre-bunking, how political actors frame narratives before facts emerge. Learn the psychology, tactics, ethical stakes, and real-world examples shaping today's information wars.
Understand crime in the UK with facts, not myths. Discover how official data shows most crime is committed by White British men, dispelling misconceptions about ethnicity and migration.
Explore how scaling political decisions from small communities to millions contributes to moral erosion, diluting accountability, dehumanizing policies, and fragmenting ethical consensus.
Explore how psychological phenomena, like cognitive dissonance, moral disengagement, and groupthink fuel ethical erosion in modern politics, turning compromise into moral slippage.
Explore the deepening divide between the left's focus on progress and care and the right's emphasis on tradition and justice. This think piece examines the roots of polarization and offers insights on how to reconcile these competing worldviews for a more united future.
Soft power refers to a country's capacity to influence the actions and decisions of others not through force, but through cultural, ideological, and institutional appeal.
Political psychology is an intriguing and dynamic field that sits at the crossroads of psychology and political science.
Explore these factors, offering a comprehensive view of the sentiments shaping voter behaviour
Explore the psychological factors influencing political affiliation and examine how these factors contribute to the enduring division between Red and Blue in US politics.
The paradox of peace, we examine why the promotion of peace often coexists with, and sometimes even perpetuates conflict.
Explore your political beliefs with our neutral Political Leaning Quiz. Answer 10 easy questions to identify where you stand on the political spectrum, from Far Left to Far Right. Gain insights into your views and foster thoughtful political engagement. Start your journey of self-discovery today!